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Old Tue Jun 01, 2010, 08:36am
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Originally Posted by umpirebob71 View Post
With the new 10' arc now in place, my greatest fear is seeing a pitcher getting his face shattered (Or worse) by one of these rocket launchers. It's going to happen, believe me. It's not if, but when.
This has always been a danger, 10 arc or not.

And yes, pitchers have already been killed while on the pitcher's plate. One was recently killed in northern Virginia during a tourney. Saddest part was that it's a "pitch to your own team" tourney.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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